I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Five Tips for Finding an Excellent Math Tutor
Bryan always succeeded easily in math class; however, this year marked the beginning of his pre-algebra course. Now, Bryan struggles with challenging homework problems and can't seem to connect what his teacher discussed in class to what he is practicing for homework. Bryan's parents feel challenged by the methods shown in his notes. Procedures and strategies have changed so much over the years! An experienced math tutor may be the perfect … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Finding an Excellent Math Tutor
Hands On 2nd Grade Math Puzzles
If you're on the lookout for hands on 2nd grade math puzzles, this is it! Often the worksheets we hand out get boring. Kids need fun, engaging, and hands on learning. These math puzzles do just that! Kids won't even realize they are doing critical thinking and problem solving. Instead they will love learning while practicing necessary math skills! Keep reading to see all the great 2nd grade math puzzles for classroom and homeschool use. … [Read more...] about Hands On 2nd Grade Math Puzzles
Hands On 1st Grade Math Puzzles
Looking for hands on 1st grade math puzzles? You've come to the right place! Kids often get bored with worksheets. They want something fun, engaging, and hands-on. These math puzzles check all three boxes! Kids won't even realize the critical thinking and problem solving they are going! Instead they will love learning while they practice necessary math skills! Read below to see all the great 1st grade math puzzles for classroom and homeschool … [Read more...] about Hands On 1st Grade Math Puzzles
Fish Math Activities for Basic Math Fact Practice
These FREE fish math activities are a great way to work on basic math facts in a hands-on, engaging, fun way! Your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom or homeschool students will love these fun fish puzzles. What Puzzles Are FREE? There are actually four different puzzle downloads included in this blog post. Click on each one below that you want to get for FREE. Addition Fish Math Activities Subtraction Fish Math … [Read more...] about Fish Math Activities for Basic Math Fact Practice
Hands-on Kindergarten Math Puzzles
If you're on the lookout for hands-on Kindergarten Math Puzzles, these are it! Kids often get bored with worksheets (and who can blame those little 5 and 6-year-olds?!). They want engaging, fun, and hands-on. These math puzzles check all three boxes! Kids won't even realize they are problem solving and using critical thinking skills. They will simply love learning while practicing necessary math skills! Read below to see all the great … [Read more...] about Hands-on Kindergarten Math Puzzles
Hands On 4th Grade Math Puzzles
If you're on the lookout for 4th grade hands on math puzzles, you've come to the right place! Worksheets can quickly get boring. Kids want fun, engaging, and hands-on learning! The these math puzzles, kids won't even realize the critical thinking and problem solving skills they are using. They will simply love learning and be practicing necessary math skills! Keep reading to see all the great 4th grade math puzzles for classroom AND homeschool … [Read more...] about Hands On 4th Grade Math Puzzles
Hands On 3rd Grade Math Puzzles
Look no farther for hands on 3rd grade math puzzles! Worksheets often get boring quickly for our stuents, so we NEED these fun, engaging, and hands-on learning puzzles. Kids won't even realize the critical thinking and problem solving skills they are using. They will simply love learning and be practicing necessary math skills! Keep reading to see all the great 3rd grade math puzzles for classroom AND homeschool use. READY TO PURCHASE … [Read more...] about Hands On 3rd Grade Math Puzzles
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
